A method for inoculating a plant with a nitrogen-fixing bacteria such as Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus, said method comprising administering the nitrogen-fixing bacteria to a wound of a growing plant, for example to recently cut grass. Inoculation in this manner leads to enhanced growth characteristics including increased greenness of grass. Novel compositions suitable for use in the method are also described and claimed, together with kits for producing these.

A method for inoculating a plant with a nitrogen-fixing bacteria such as Gluconacetobacter diazotrophicus, said method comprising administering the nitrogen-fixing bacteria to a wound of a growing plant, for example to recently cut grass. Inoculation in this manner leads to enhanced growth characteristics including increased greenness of grass. Novel compositions suitable for use in the method are also described and claimed, together with kits for producing these.

This invention relates to aqueous plant treatment compositions that improve the environmental experience of the consumer and industrial grower while contributing to the health of plants. Compositions of the invention include mixtures of naturally sourced fragrances, plant sourced micronutrients, naturally derived oils; surfactants; emulsifying agents, and odor sequestering agents. Compositions are combined as solutions or suspensions that may be disposed onto soil; plant foliage, or onto dried cellulosic particles to reduce or eliminate the malodors of plant treatment or nourishment, such as from organic fertilizers or from pesticides, while imparting a pleasant post treatment fragrance.

This invention relates to aqueous plant treatment compositions that improve the environmental experience of the consumer and industrial grower while contributing to the health of plants. Compositions of the invention include mixtures of naturally sourced fragrances, plant sourced micronutrients, naturally derived oils; surfactants; emulsifying agents, and odor sequestering agents. Compositions are combined as solutions or suspensions that may be disposed onto soil; plant foliage, or onto dried cellulosic particles to reduce or eliminate the malodors of plant treatment or nourishment, such as from organic fertilizers or from pesticides, while imparting a pleasant post treatment fragrance.

This present invention relates to compositions and methods of enhancing the dispersion of nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods can be used for enhancing the performance and/or longevity of primers using biochemical-producing microbes and/or byproducts synthesized by the microbes. In certain embodiments, the addition of biosurfactants can enhance the dispersion of pigments and/or other nanoparticles, as well as inhibition of stain or color bleeding through the primer.

This present invention relates to compositions and methods of enhancing the dispersion of nanoparticles. In certain embodiments, the compositions and methods can be used for enhancing the performance and/or longevity of primers using biochemical-producing microbes and/or byproducts synthesized by the microbes. In certain embodiments, the addition of biosurfactants can enhance the dispersion of pigments and/or other nanoparticles, as well as inhibition of stain or color bleeding through the primer.

A soil treatment formulation having an ethoxylated/propoxylated fatty acid mono-esters of sorbitan, ethylene oxide-propylene oxide copolymer, and compatibilising surfactant selected from an alkoxylated fatty alcohol, alkoxylated fatty alcohol phosphate ester, and/or alkoxylated glycerides. The formulation optionally comprises an agrochemical active and/or nutrient. The soil treatment composition is suitable for use in improving the water retention and/or conditioning of soil. There is also provided a method of making the formulation, and for treating soil with the formulations.

A soil treatment formulation having an ethoxylated/propoxylated fatty acid mono-esters of sorbitan, ethylene oxide-propylene oxide copolymer, and compatibilising surfactant selected from an alkoxylated fatty alcohol, alkoxylated fatty alcohol phosphate ester, and/or alkoxylated glycerides. The formulation optionally comprises an agrochemical active and/or nutrient. The soil treatment composition is suitable for use in improving the water retention and/or conditioning of soil. There is also provided a method of making the formulation, and for treating soil with the formulations.

A homogenous granular paper mulch including fertilizer (with the fertilizer composed of natural and/or conventional synthetic ingredients). The mulch is a granular solid composed of recycled paper, fertilizer, and water. The granular product is easy to handle and apply and provides an improved environment for germinating seed.

A homogenous granular paper mulch including fertilizer (with the fertilizer composed of natural and/or conventional synthetic ingredients). The mulch is a granular solid composed of recycled paper, fertilizer, and water. The granular product is easy to handle and apply and provides an improved environment for germinating seed.